Group
Occupation

461631 Gallery or Museum Guide

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

461631 Gallery or Museum Guide

Answers enquiries, and directs and guides visitors in a gallery or museum.

Alternative titles

  • Gallery or Museum Assistant
  • Gallery or Museum Attendant
  • Visitor Services Officer

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Meets and greets visitors, and provides general information about gallery or museum policies and programs
  • Controls visitors' access to exhibits, and monitors entrances, exits, stairwells, and other public areas
  • Ensures safety of collections
  • Maintains records of attendance, memberships, donations, and other statistics as needed
  • Conducts tours of exhibits in detail to visitors, providing context and background information to enhance their understanding of the material on display
  • May assist with installing and dismantling exhibits
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